What is the most serious consequence of an acute full-thickness (transmural) myocardial infarction?
A. Pericarditis
B. Rupture of the heart through the infarcted area leading to a hemopericardium and cardiac tamponade
C. Malfunction of the papillary muscles attached to the ventricular wall
D. High levels of cardiac enzymes in the blood
B
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a. Preinteraction phase. b. Orientation phase. c. Working phase. d. Termination phase.
The mother of a 5-month-old baby, who attends daycare, is concerned because the child has developed a runny nose, cough, and low-grade fever over the last few days. Based on this data, which diagnosis does the nurse anticipate?
A) Meningitis B) Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) bronchiolitis C) Bronchitis D) The common cold
A nurse is caring for a client with excessive abdominal fat. Which of the following is a risk associated with excessive abdominal fat about which the nurse should inform the client?
A) Emaciation B) Cachexia C) Cardiovascular disease D) Anorexia
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